Manchester United have confirmed they will unveil their latest signing Casemiro on the pitch before kick-off tonight against Liverpool.
Manchester United officially released a statement that it has reach agreement with Real Madrid for the signing of Carlo Henrique Casemiro.
Manchester United has agreed to pay up to £70 million to acquire Brazilian midfielder Casemiro subject to medicals.
Just a few minutes ago, Znewsgh.com has sighted on two videos in which Casemiro has been captured at Old Trafford ahead of the big derby.
In the first video, some United fans rushed to take pictures and get autographs from the former Real Madrid player who was seen entering Old Trafford after arriving in Manchester later today.
In another video, Casemiro was seen walking on the Old Trafford pitch as Manchester United player for the first time as he prepares himself to be unveiled to the club supporters before the kick-off.
Casemiro spoke for the first time after sealing his move to join the club that sits 20th in the Premier League table after two games.
In his own words, “If it depended on me, I would play against Liverpool today. I can’t wait. What am I looking for? New challenges, a new club, another country, another culture. Europa League over UCL? We won’t play UCL this year, but United remains one of the biggest clubs. I can’t wait to play with Cristiano Ronaldo again. I hope Cristiano stays, I want to play with him again, he’s incredible. I am still at my best. I want to show Manchester United fans that I’m serious about them, I will work extremely hard. I want to win the Premier League.”
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The 30-year-old has played for Real since 2013, earning five Champions Leagues and three La Liga championships.
Casemiro will sign a four-year contract with an additional year’s option for an initial sum of £60 million plus £10 million in add-ons.
United, which is now last in the Premier League, will host Liverpool on Monday at Old Trafford. They have released a statement to the effect.
After fulling his transfer, Casemiro will become one of Manchester United’s highest-paid players. He follows defender Lisandro Martinez, fullback Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord, and midfielder Christian Eriksen as the club’s fourth acquisition.
Casemiro won’t be able to play in Monday’s match against Liverpool since the transfer would be too late.
